The Blacker the Berry: Poem Young Adult Fiction Asian American & Pacific Islander Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism African American & Black " called it "witty and

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and Keisha is once again plunged into the darkness she’s fought so hard to escape

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This is where Curzon the boy becomes Curzon the young man

2009 Children's Africana Book Award

The Blacker the Berry: Poem Young Adult Fiction Asian American & Pacific Islander Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism African American & Black " called it "witty andBlack is dazzling and distinctive, like toasted wheat berry bread; snowberries in the fall; rich, red cranberries; and the bronzed last leaves of summer. In this lyrical and luminous poetry collection, Coretta Scott King honorees Joyce Carol Thomas and Floyd Cooper celebrate these many shades of Black beautifully. Included in Brightly's list of recommended diverse poetry picture books for kids. "Highly recommended for home and school libraries,"